Brighton (Sussex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brighton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Brighton. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Gerald Anthony (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Bucchiarelli
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Anthony<1>
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 31, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Butler (NJ) on May 28, 2004 (a Friday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Butler is located in Morris County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 12, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in West Caldwell (NJ) on September 22, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
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Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<1>
- He was born in Naples (Italy) on December 8, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on October 29, 1984 (a Monday).
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
Anna Case (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Case<1>
- She was born in Clinton (NJ) on October 29, 1888 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 7, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Hunterdon County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
- He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Pike County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th President of the US (1885 - 1889 & 1893 - 1897, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Stephen Grover Cleveland
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland<1>
- He was born in Caldwell (NJ) on March 18, 1837 (a Saturday) and died in Princeton (NJ) on June 24, 1908 (a Wednesday).
- Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Princeton Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Princeton Cemetery<1>
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Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
- He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tuesday).
- New Canaan is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Summit is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Marguerite G. Courtot (Actress)
- Full name: Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite G. Courtot<1>
- She was born in Summit (NJ) on August 20, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on May 28, 1986 (a Wednesday).
- Summit is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Pat Egan (Professional hockey)
- Born: Martin Egan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Egan<1>
- He was born in Alberta on April 25, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Berkeley Heights (NJ) on June 3, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Blackie is located in Alberta.
- Berkeley Heights is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County, New York.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Broome County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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James Chipman Fletcher (Space pioneer, NASA Administrator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Chipman Fletcher<1>
- He was born in Millburn (NJ) on June 5, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on December 22, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Millburn is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery, which is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Salt Lake City Cemetery<1>
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Anna Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William Harrison( March 1841 - April 1841) - although considered First Lady, she never actually entered the White House due to illness and his death 31 days after inauguration)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
- She was born in Morristown (NJ) on July 25, 1775 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
Mitchell Lee 'Mitch' Hedberg (Comedian, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mitchell Lee 'Mitch' Hedberg<1>
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 24, 1968 (a Saturday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on March 29, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Roselawn Cemetery, which is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Cemetery<1>
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I. Stanford Jolley (Actor)
- Full name: Isaac Stanford Jolley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for I. Stanford Jolley<1>
- He was born in Morristown (NJ) on October 24, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 7, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens<1>
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Richard Kiley (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Kiley<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 31, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Warwick (NY) on March 5, 1999 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Warwick is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Warwick Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Warwick Cemetery<1>
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George Joseph 'The Amazing' Kresge, Jr. (Mentalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Joseph 'The Amazing' Kresge, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Montclair (NJ) on January 12, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Caldwell (NJ) on December 10, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Montclair is located in Essex County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
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Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 21, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Allerton (NJ) on September 18, 2017 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Allerton is located in Hunterdon County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beth David Cemetery<1>
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John Albert Macy (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Albert Macy<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Stroudsburg (PA) on August 26, 1932 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Brighton (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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John 'John the Eagle' Riggi (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'John the Eagle' Riggi<1>
- He was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on February 1, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Edison (NJ) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
- Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
- Edison is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Brighton. Both communities are located in Sussex County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.